Granville H.S. announces Granville Jazz Fest

Granville High School is excited to announce its Second Annual Granville Jazz Fest presented outdoors at The Ohio State University at Newark/COTC in the Martha Grace Reese Amphitheater on Saturday, May 12 from noon to 8 p.m.

Highlighting talent from many local schools, the festival will include 13 jazz bands from Granville, Newark, Utica, West Holmes, Home School, Lakewood, Danville, Whetstone, and Bloom Carroll, according to a school news release.

The evening concludes with a performance from The Neighbortones at 6:30 p.m. and Ohio University Faculty Jazz Combo at 7 p.m.

Enjoy great music in the beautiful setting of The Ohio State University Newark and COTC campus. Claim your spot, spread out your blankets and chairs, enjoy lawn games, and check out our featured food trucks highlighting local fare from SteamRoller Bagels, Wood Fired Pizza, Weathervane Kettle Corn and New Orleans Shaved Ice.

“We are excited to offer another great Jazz Festival to the community,” said Jerod Smith, Director of Granville Bands. “Combining local jazz talent with a beautiful outdoor setting and fun food makes our Second Annual Granville Jazz Fest a unique and special event.

Topping off the evening will be a jazz combo made up of performance faculty/professors at Ohio University that will be sure to impress.” Smith added.

Event sponsorship is provided by The Ohio State University Newark and Central Ohio Technical College.